Weekly Events:
Bird Walks
All Bird Walks are free and begin at the Kiosk in the Parking Lot.
Currently the walks start at 7AM and in October will be at 8 AM.
Bird Walks are every Wednesday and every Saturday, except the first Saturday
of each month.
Big Morongo takes special care of Beginning Birders. Simply speak to one of
the Docents and they will make sure that you receive help and guidance.
Wednesday Bird Walks
Every Wednesday except the Wednesday before Thanksgiving & Christmas
Time: 8 PM October 5 2005 thru March 29 2006 on Wednesday
and on April 5 they are at 7AM to the end of September
Meet at the Kiosk in the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve Parking Lot
11055 East Drive
Morongo Valley CA 92256
(760) 363-7190
Betty Zeller / Preserve Administrator
Saturday Bird Walks
Every Saturday except the First Saturday Of Each Month
Time: Saturdays will begin Oct. 8, 2005 at 8 AM to March 25 2006, and on
April 8 2006 at 7AM until end of May
Meet at the Kiosk in the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve Parking Lot
11055 East Drive
Morongo Valley CA 92256
(760) 363-7190
Betty Zeller / Preserve Administrator
Special Events:
(760) 363-7190
Betty Zeller / Preserve Administrator
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Friends Of Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
P.O. Box 780 • Morongo Valley CA 92256
For Immediate Release Contact: Pat Stoner - (760) 365-8296
DOCENT TRAINING AT BIG MORONGO CANYON PRESERVE
The Preserve is in need of Docents to help with student field trips. An Orientation Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, February 1, 2010 from 9:00am to 11:00am. The Docent program will be explained and a schedule for training will be established at that time based on participation. The training will consist of in-class training at the Preserve as well as hands-on training as an observer of pre-scheduled field trips. The training is free but does require pre-registration for the Orientation Class prior to February 1, 2010. Please call Pat Stoner, Director of Environmental Education at 760-365-8296 by Friday, January 29, 2010 to register for the Orientation Meeting.
If you have any questions prior to the Orientation Meeting, please feel free to call Pat Stoner.
By: Pat Stoner
Director of Environmental Education
Friends of Big Morongo Preserve
Take a walk on the wild side at the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve.
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve offers weekly hikes.
Guided Nature Hikes are scheduled every Saturday through May 27th. All hikes start at 9AM and participants should meet at the Information Kiosk in the parking lot by 8:45AM.
Explore the trails with experienced Docents who will take you under a canopy of cottonwoods and willows, past fresh water ponds and into the heart of this rare and unique desert oasis. Enjoy the clusters of Cattails, Bulrushes, Water Parsnips, Yerba Mansa and Watercress. Listen to the songs of the Pacific Tree Frog and observe the migratory birds that visit the Preserve each year.
Experienced Docents are anxious to answer questions as they lead you over a combination of trails and introduce you to the many natural features the Preserve has to offer.
There are seven distinct trails offering a wide variety of landscapes and habitats. Imagine a leisurely hike through a lush, thriving canyon of willows and free flowing water, standing in sharp contrast to the surrounding arid desert slopes.
More than 240 species of birds have been observed in the Preserve, including several rare or unusual species, such as the Vermilion Flycatcher, which is the signature bird of the Preserve.
Observe 2-billion year old rock formations which define the Morongo Valley fault, and are the physical evidence of the geologic feature that created this oasis in the desert.
There is no fee, but donations are welcome and can be placed in the designated collection box.
Hikes take about 1½ hours. You will need water, closed toe shoes, comfortable clothes and a walking stick if you wish. Groups are limited to 15, so reserve your place on the trail today by calling (760) 363-7190.
Visitors are also welcome to visit Big Morongo Canyon Preserve to explore and walk the established trails as individuals or in self-guided groups.
The Big Morongo Canyon Preserve is located at 11055 East Drive, in Morongo Valley, and Covington Park adjoins the Preserve at 50100 Park Ave, Morongo Valley. For more information, call (760) 363-6454.
Thank you,
Betty Zeller,
Preserve Administrator
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